1953 AC Ace vs. 1959 AC Greyhound
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 331 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1959 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Ace | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
